Science Teachers' Association of WA - STAWA

🧠2026 Psychology Teachers Conference

Join psychology educators from across Western Australia for a full day of practical, curriculum-aligned professional learning designed specifically for secondary psychology teachers.

📅 Friday 4 September 2026
📍 UWA EZone, University of Western Australia
⏰ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Connect with colleagues, explore current teaching and assessment practices, and gain fresh ideas, resources, and strategies you can take straight back to your classroom.

Whether you're looking to strengthen student engagement, refine assessment approaches, or stay up to date with curriculum developments, this conference offers valuable professional learning in a supportive and collaborative environment.

✅ Practical workshops
✅ Curriculum-focused sessions
✅ Networking opportunities
✅ Classroom-ready resources

Places are limited. Register now and join fellow psychology teachers for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

Register now: https://www.stawa.net/conferences/psychology-teachers-convention/

🚨 Introducing STAWA Spotlight 🚨

We’re excited to launch the very first edition of STAWA Spotlight — a brand new digital newsletter bringing together the latest in science education from across Western Australia 🔬✨

Inside this edition you’ll find:
🧪 STAWA updates
📚 What's going on at STAWA
🌏 External events and science news

Whether you’re looking to stay informed, discover new opportunities, or connect with the wider science education community, STAWA Spotlight has something for everyone.

📖 Read the full edition online for FREE

🔗 Link in below:
https://issuu.com/stawa1/docs/stawa_spotlight_-_may_2026_

📢 Share with your colleagues, fellow educators and science friends!

🚨 Our latest issue of SCIOS Secondary has officially dropped! 🚨

This edition is packed with practical classroom ideas, assessment design insights, inspiring STEM education stories, and hands-on science investigations — including:
🔬 Effective extended answer question design
🪐 A Year 7 micrometeorite treasure hunt
📸 Exclusive ConSTAWA 43 highlights

Swipe through for an exclusive sneak peek 👀

Want full access to SCIOS Secondary and more member-exclusive resources, events, and professional learning opportunities?

Become a STAWA member today via the link below ⬇️
https://www.stawa.net/membership/join-now/

⚛️ QUANTUM CONNECT: QUANTUM BASICS FOR TEACHERS ⚛️

STAWA invites science and STEM educators to join an engaging hybrid professional learning workshop designed to build confidence in teaching quantum concepts through practical, classroom-ready learning experiences.

✨ Participants will:
🔹 Explore newly developed quantum education resources
🔹 Strengthen understanding of key quantum concepts
🔹 Discover strategies for engaging students in quantum science
🔹 Explore ways to support girls and underrepresented groups in STEM
🔹 Participate in interactive activities and quantum-themed board games

🎲 All participants will also receive:
📚 An interactive quantum poster
🎮 A quantum-themed classroom board game to take back to their classrooms

We are excited to feature guest speakers:
✨ Donna Buckley
✨ Professor Jingo Wang
✨ Dr Jessica White

📅 Wednesday 27 May
🕟 4:30pm–6:30pm
📍 Hybrid Event — UWA + Online

Whether you are looking to strengthen your understanding of emerging technologies, explore future-focused STEM education, or bring engaging quantum learning into your classroom, this workshop offers practical and inspiring professional learning opportunities for educators.

🔗 Registration link in the below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/quantum-connect-quantum-basics-for-teachers-face-to-face-and-online-tickets-1985425661600?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please share this opportunity with colleagues and your broader networks! 🚀

⚡️ TEACHING ELECTRICITY – YEAR 6 ⚡️

Ready to energise your Year 6 science lessons? Join STAWA for a practical and engaging professional learning session focused on teaching electricity in the primary classroom.
This workshop will explore hands-on investigations, curriculum-aligned learning experiences, and strategies to help students build confidence and curiosity in science learning 🔋💡

📍 South Thornlie Primary School
🗓 Thursday June 11th
⏰ 3:45pm – 4:45pm
🎟 Members: $25
🎟 Non-Members: $50

A fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow educators, gain fresh classroom ideas, and walk away with practical inspiration for your science program.

📌 Registration details available in the link below:
https://www.stawa.net/_events.registration/step1/eventid/39619